Property

Sell real estate property in Louisiana with this Residential Agreement to Purchase and Sell.

• This is a free online form provided by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission and Equal Housing Opportunity.
• The Buy-Sell Agreement contains an electronic notice authorization so that notices and communications in connection with the transaction can be sent by email.
• Funds must be deposited into an escrow account held by a third party.
• The form can be used for both cash sales and financed sales.
• The Agreement form can be accessed directly from the LREC website by clicking on the link.
• Available in PDF format.

If you're selling a residential property in Louisiana, you must provide the purchaser with a completed Property Disclosure Document.

• This form includes:
  • Property Disclosure Exemption Form which can be used for exempt transfers,
  • Property Disclosure Document, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 9:3196-3200.
• The seller must disclose the required information about:
  • the land and all interests, rights, encroachments, etc. with respect to the land,
  • termites, wood-destroying insects and organisms,
  • structures on the land and any known structural issues, including past issues,
  • plumbing, water, gas and sewage,
  • electrical, heating and cooling, appliances,
  • flood, flood assistance and flood insurance,
  • all other relevant information regarding the property.
• This is a free fill-in PDF form that can be filled in online.
• Available directly from the Louisiana Real Estate Commission by clicking the Download link.

LA tenants, sublease the property you are renting to a subtenant with this Louisiana Residential Sublease Agreement.

• Consent. The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
• Costs Borne by Subtenant. The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
• Upkeep. The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
• Assignment. The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
• The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report and Inventory Checklist.
• The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement to be used in the event that the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.

• The Statement sets out the amount of the original security deposit and any additional deposits, less any deductions being made for unpaid rent or utilities, cleaning charges, repair charges, etc.
• It also sets out whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.

Transfer ownership of a Louisiana real estate property with this easy-to-use LA Special Warranty Deed form.

• Under a Special Warranty Deed, the seller (grantor) warrants or guarantees the title only against defects arising during his/her ownership of the property but not against title defects existing before that time.
• This form is a downloadable legal document in MS Word format.
• For use solely in the State of Louisiana.

Transfer title of a real estate property in Louisiana from two sellers to two buyers with this LA Warranty Deed for joint ownership with rights of survivorship.

• joint tenants, with rights of survivorship, which means that if one of them dies, title to the property passes to the surviving joint tenant, or
• community property with rights of survivorship, or
• community property without rights of survivorship.

Transfer title of a Louisiana real estate property from a seller to a buyer with this Louisiana Warranty Deed form.

• The seller (grantor) covenants that:
  • it has good and marketable title to the property,
  • it has the right and power to transfer the title to the buyer, and
  • it will forever defend the grantee's (buyer's) right to possession of the property.
• This is a downloadable legal document in MS Word format. Fully editable and reusable.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Louisiana.

Cancel a tenant's lease before it expires by mutual consent with this downloadable Maine Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.

• This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
• This Agreement is for residential tenants only. For commercial properties, a different form is required.
• The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
• The tenant agrees to pay a lease buyout fee.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Maine.

Maine landlords, assign your tenant's lease to a new owner of the property with this easy-to-use Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.

• The Assignment is between the current landlord, the purchaser of the property (new landlord) and the tenant.
• The current landlord assigns the lease to the new landlord, and the tenant covenants to pay rent to the new owner and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
• The current landlord and the purchaser agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
• This form can be used for either commercial or residential rental properties.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Maine.

Lease space to a business tenant with this standard form Maine Commercial Lease Agreement.

• Renewal. Option for the tenant to renew for an additional term at the end of the lease.
• Property Taxes. Alternate provisions for taxes to be paid by either the landlord or the tenant, as applicable.
• Insurance. The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
• Structural Repairs. Alternate provisions depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• Parking. Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
• Damage or Destruction.Provisions for termination or for abatement of rent in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• This lease agreement template is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of Maine.